The Denisovans are an extinct group of humans who were closely related to the Neanderthals. They are named after the Denisova Cave in Siberia, where their remains were first found.
The Denisovans lived in Eurasia between 400,000 and 50,000 years ago. They were taller and heavier than the Neanderthals, with longer limbs. Their skulls were elongated and had a protruding chin. They also had large molars and premolars, which suggests that they had a diet that was heavy on chewing tough food like plants or meat.
The Denisovans shared many traits with the Neanderthals, including DNA. In fact, DNA analysis has shown that the Denisovans are more closely related to the Neanderthals than they are to modern humans. This is because both groups descended from a common ancestor who lived around 600,000 years ago. The Denisovans split off from this common ancestor first, followed by the Neanderthals. Modern humans are thought to have arisen from a different branch of the family tree altogether.
Although we know quite a bit about the physical characteristics of the Denisovans, we know very little about their culture or lifestyle. This is because there are no known examples of their art or tools. It is likely that they led a similar lifestyle to the Neanderthals, hunting animals and gathering plants for food. However, we cannot be sure until more evidence is found